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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.23, 37.51 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.23, 37.51 and 25.71 is: 35.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.23 : 37.51 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.23/37.51 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.23x = 37.51 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.23x = 964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.38/27.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.42

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